Missing Authorization Vulnerability Affects Advance WordPress Search Plugin
CVE-2022-38057
6.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Wordpress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 25 March 2024
Summary
A missing authorization vulnerability exists in the ThemeHunk Advance WordPress Search Plugin that can potentially allow unauthorized users to access sensitive plugin settings. This issue affects versions up to and including 1.2.1, enabling malicious actors to manipulate plugin configurations without proper permissions, thereby compromising the integrity and security of the WordPress installation. It is crucial for users to safeguard their sites by updating the plugin and applying necessary security measures to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
Advance WordPress Search Plugin <= 1.2.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Rasi Afeef (Patchstack Alliance)